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Tag: car insurance

If you’re lucky enough to live near a train station, tram or bus stop, chances are you use public transport, either to get to work or school or just to avoid the hassle of driving and parking in the CBD. According to the VISTA 2007-2008 summary of survey results, however, only 7.7% of trips made in Melbourne were on public transport, whereas a whopping 77.1% of trips were in cars.

Cars are often the more reliable and convenient form of transportation. Some places just aren’t easily accessible via tram, train, or bus, and some jobs (like Cheap Geek’s new position) require cars. But if you live in inner-urban Melbourne where there are half a dozen public transport options on your doorstep, do you really need a car? Or is it just an oversized, CO2-emmiting, fuel-and-money-guzzling safety blanket? Continue reading →

We all know that saving money requires sacrificing luxuries such as nice shoes, restaurant meals, and nights out on the town. But saving money isn’t just about cutting back on one-off items, it’s also about minimising monthly expenses. Continue reading →